Vietnam Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE VIETNAM FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THE VIETNAMESE PEOPLE THROUGH EDUCATION BY SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS AND INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION. THE VIETNAM FOUNDATION WORKING WITH THE U.S. NATIONAL ACADEMIES BRINGS THE EXPERTISE OF THE U.S. ACADEMIC COMMUNITY TO ASSIST VIETNAM IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION.
- Income
- $110,736
- Spending
- $370,165
- Reserves
- 8.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (6)
- $9,948 spent. Open Education Resource (OER) ProgramTotal expense: $9,947.85
- $212,292 spent. Khan Academy Vietnam (KAV)Since 2019, VNF has partnered with Khan Academy USA (Website: khanacademy.org) to launch KAV (Website: vi.khanacademy.org) in order to provide free, high-quality online educational lessons to schools, teachers and students across Vietnam. KAV has become a resounding success, recognized by the international community and putting Vietnam as the number two country in the world (outside the US) for using the Khan Academy platform in classrooms. The program has trained over 25,000 teachers in more than 5,300 public schools to integrate digital tools into their classroom teaching. The results of our program have been impressive. KAV has reached over 2 million studentshalf of them are girlsempowering them to excel in STEM subjects and beyond. This is especially significant in rural and remote areas, where educational resources are often limited, and gender disparities in education can persist. Since our launch, the learners have logged nearly 395 million minutes of active learning, with a growth rate of 3 times vs. year ago in 2023, and 4 times vs. year ago in 2024. More remarkably, the learners have come from all corners of Vietnam from the biggest cities to the smallest villages in remote mountainous areas.Total expense is $212,292.
- $15,568 spent. Programs for the BlindTotal expense is $15,567.89
- $28,339 spent. Support for schools in underprivileged areas. VNF focused on improving educational access and quality in disadvantaged regions. It supports the construction of schools and provides essential equipment and supplies to schools in mountainous and remote island areas. The program aims to create better learning environments and promote equal opportunities for students in underserved communities.Total expense is $28,339.46
- $3,341 spent. Project See Again Total expense: $3,340.65
- $88,445 spent. Graduate FellowshipThe Graduate Fellowship Program is a long-term initiative by VNF aimed at supporting outstanding graduate students passionate about pursuing advanced degrees in the U.S. and Europe. It provides financial assistance, mentorship, and a strong academic network to help scholars thrive in their studies abroad. The program seeks to empower future leaders who are committed to making meaningful contributions to their communities and fields. In 2024, we granted one scholarship which included full tuition and part of living cost for one outstanding graduate to study MBA in Spain. Total expense is $88,444.91
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2008.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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